A sagging sofa fix starts with diagnosis: is it the foam, the webbing or the springs? Step-by-step repairs, what each costs and when the sofa is worth saving.
Memory Foam vs High-Resilience Foam for Seating: Which Is Better?
Memory foam vs HR foam for sofas and chairs: how each feels, lasts and handles NZ temperatures, where memory foam actually helps and why HR35 wins for seats.
Planning a Window Seat or Bench Cushion: Foam, Fabric & Cover Guide
Measure the bay, pick window seat cushion foam by use, choose a sun-safe fabric and design a cover with zip and piping. A complete NZ planning guide from the workshop.
Foam Thickness Guide by Furniture Type: Sofas, Chairs, Stools & More
How thick should cushion foam be? A workshop foam thickness guide for sofas, dining chairs, stools, benches, headboards, boats and vans, with density to match.
Dacron, Wadding and Batting: What’s the Difference? An NZ Guide
Dacron wrap, polyester wadding, quilt batting, fibre-fill and cotton felt are not the same. Learn what each does, which weight to buy and the mistakes to avoid.
Boat Squab Foam: Reticulated Dry-Fast vs Standard Foam Compared
Reticulated dry-fast foam drains and dries in hours; standard foam holds water and grows mould. Which to use where on your boat, plus cover, thickness and care tips.
How to Measure and Order Replacement Sofa Cushion Foam
Measure the cover not the old foam, add the right oversize, pick HR35 density and wrap in Dacron. A step-by-step guide to ordering replacement sofa cushion foam.
Choosing Fabric for a Campervan or RV Interior: An NZ Guide
Vinyl, solution-dyed acrylic, performance weaves or wool? How to pick campervan upholstery fabric that survives NZ sun, condensation, sandy feet and years of use.
Faux Leather vs Genuine Leather Upholstery: An Honest Comparison
PVC, PU and bonded leather versus real hide: how each performs on wear, sun, spills and cost in NZ homes, boats and cafés – and which to choose for your job.
Dining Chair Fabric: Balancing Durability and Style in NZ Homes
Dining chairs cop food, drinks and daily sitting. Here is how to choose a dining chair upholstery fabric that looks right and lasts, plus metreage and DIY tips.